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The Phone Call: Shortlisted for The Adult Fiction Prize: The Selfie Book Awards 2023 Kindle Edition

by AJ Campbell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 6,854 ratings
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ADULT FICTION PRIZE: THE SELFIE BOOK AWARDS 2023

A single phone call can destroy your life.
Joey Clarke has been responsible for his family since he was just fifteen. Ten years on, his only pleasure is spending time with bubbly Becca, his best friend… and the secret love of his life. She’s his only escape from a dead-end job, ever-increasing debts and the fear that enforcement agents will knock on the front door any day.

So when a phone call brings Joey the chance to ease his family’s financial burdens, he grabs the opportunity — even though the bags he’s delivering seem suspicious. What he doesn’t know can’t hurt him, right?

But Joey soon finds himself party to a crime that turns Becca’s life upside down, and he panics.

Should he confess to the police? Tell Becca? Or keep quiet and hope for the best? After all, the only woman who knows the truth may never speak again…


A psychological suspense thriller, full of twists and turns, perfect for readers of Lisa Jewell, Frieda McFadden, Shari Lapena, Adele Parks, Miranda Rijks, Jackie Kabler, Lucy Foley, Sally Hepworth, and Daniel Hurst.


PRAISE FOR THE PHONE CALL
‘The plot was very clever, and I thought it was a brilliant ending too’
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'The twists in Joey's story were expertly crafted with a truly stunning ending that will leave you a lot to think about'
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‘The momentum of the story never faltered, and there was always some action or event happening to keep us the reader engrossed’
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‘I love AJ Campbell books and this one was no exception! The Phone Call is her latest release and you guys don’t want to miss this one!’
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‘The story started at a fast pace and continued like that until the very end’
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‘The Phone Call is a character-driven thriller, which explores poverty and its devastating effects on a family. And boy, does Campbell write characters with masterful skill!’
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‘Fast-paced, intense situations, realistic characters, and an interesting plot!’
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‘If you want to read a super intense, fast-paced psychological thriller with a whopping plot twist, then grab a copy of The Phone Call’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such vivid detail and intense writing. The book became all-consuming, and I had to keep reading to find out what happened next’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! This thriller grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go!’
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‘Absolutely gripping. I was on edge the whole way through. Every page turned was another twist or shock’
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B55GN4D9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Code Grey Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 25, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Customers find this book to be a thrilling read with an intriguing plot filled with incredible twists and turns, and they particularly appreciate the surprise ending. Moreover, the book features well-developed characters and maintains a fast pace throughout, with one customer noting they finished it in less than 24 hours. Additionally, customers praise the writing style.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and fantastic from the first word, describing it as a fun read.

"...The book is fast paced and exciting with a very satisfying ending." Read more

"...The story kept my attention throughout, and I read it in a day which is the best compliment I can give any author...." Read more

"This book kept me hooked the whole way through! I read it in one day! It kept me on the edge of my seat! I love A.J. Campbell's books!..." Read more

"...It wasn’t one of my favorite books but very entertaining. I didn’t like the author using God’s name in vain. There’s never a good reason for that...." Read more

35 customers mention "Plot twists"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's plot twists, describing it as a suspense page turner strongly rooted in the thriller genre.

"...The book is fast paced and exciting with a very satisfying ending." Read more

"...plot details here, you can get that from the blurb, but its an interesting tale on how quickly lies can spiral out of control...." Read more

"This book was filled with dark secrets, deceit, suspense and romance. It shows how greed and power can ruin lives...." Read more

"...It grabs you right from the beginning and continues to the end. Great characters. I’ll definitely read more by this author." Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book.

"...It grabs you right from the beginning and continues to the end. Great characters. I’ll definitely read more by this author." Read more

"...I really loved the characters, especially Joey! Campbell's writing style is perfection, I could feel all of Joevs emotions!..." Read more

"...Phone Call with my book club and found the plot engaging, the characters intriguing...." Read more

"...After that delivery his life will change forever. I love 5he characters, even the bad guy. Read it, you will love it too." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as fast-moving and quick to read, with several mentioning they finished it in one day.

"...The book is fast paced and exciting with a very satisfying ending." Read more

"...one box very strongly in the thriller genre and that is to keep the story fast-paced. When Joey loses his dad, he is only 15...." Read more

"Hard to put down, read in one day. Many surprises and twists along the way. Just had to root for Joey. Recommend this book" Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one describing it as a page turner.

"...I really loved the characters, especially Joey! Campbell's writing style is perfection, I could feel all of Joevs emotions!..." Read more

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Exciting story - easy to get lost in it
A real page turner! I brought this book with me everywhere; poolside, coffee time and even to meet friends for dinner so I could read a few pages while waiting for friends to arrive. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a great book.
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  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Nerve Shattering Ride
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
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    This book kept me on the edge and I couldn’t read it fast enough. I could feel Joey’s anxiety in the way each scene played out. He was a young man with a lot of responsibility for his family and trying to do his best to support them. I felt so bad for him as he ended up in one bad situation after another. The book is fast paced and exciting with a very satisfying ending.
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  • Boomer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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    I read a lot of psychological thrillers and although I've never read this author, I can say this is one of the better UK thrillers I've read this year. It accurately depicts how many families are struggling financially right now. and makes the motives of the main character Joey understandable given his situation. I won't go into plot details here, you can get that from the blurb, but its an interesting tale on how quickly lies can spiral out of control. The story kept my attention throughout, and I read it in a day which is the best compliment I can give any author.

    It's a fun read, and for 99 cents this was a steal. I'll definitely look into the author's other books.
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  • Kindle Customer. Anne Chinn
    5.0 out of 5 stars All I can say is WOW!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025
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    This book kept me hooked the whole way through! I read it in one day! It kept me on the edge of my seat! I love A.J. Campbell's books! I can't wait to read the next one!
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  • valerie baptiste
    3.0 out of 5 stars All Consuming it is not
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022
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    Middle of the road plot and way too tidy at the end. I desperately hoped for deep dark secrets but this is really more romance novel than thriller.
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  • DDixon
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Intense Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2022
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    This book was filled with dark secrets, deceit, suspense and romance. It shows how greed and power can ruin lives. It also has some sad and shocking events that alters the lives of many. It wasn’t one of my favorite books but very entertaining. I didn’t like the author using God’s name in vain. There’s never a good reason for that. It certainly doesn’t make the book better if anything it makes me not want to read anything else written by them. But that’s my opinion and you have yours.
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  • Crewsin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
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    I love psychological thrillers, and this was one of the best I’ve read. It grabs you right from the beginning and continues to the end. Great characters. I’ll definitely read more by this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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    Enjoyed reading this thriller! Felt sorry for Joey as he had a good heart and intentions, but not much luck. He was also a great son to his mom and thoughtful brother to his siblings. Lots of twist and turns which had me trying to tell him no!! Lol highly recommend!
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  • Jennifer Vance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book! What a ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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    The Phone Call is told from the perspective of Joey (My son is Joey so I love the name already!) Joey is a voung man that is working super hard to provide for his family. His dad is deceased, his mother has health issues and he has two younger siblings, Dylan and Megan. He works a dead end job at a supermarket and is struggling financially to keep everything afloat. He receives a phone call that will change his life. From there, the book is filled with incredible twists and turns, I found myself willing Joey to do something different. The biggest question is what would you be willing to do to protect your family?
    This book was awesome. The plot was fantastic and intriguing. I had a hard time putting down my phone to do the things I had to do. I really loved the characters, especially Joey! Campbell's writing style is perfection, I could feel all of Joevs emotions! The chapters were the perfect length!
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  • Sandy B
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Phone Call by AJ Campbell
    Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2025
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    First book I have read by this author, thoroughly enjoyed The Phone Call...looking forward to reading more books by AJ Campbell. Her writing style is very easy to read and the storyline was great.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating !
    Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2024
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    The story hooked me from the beginning and was great, a real page turner! Loved the main character, she really brought him to life!
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  • Kindle Customer JillS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2025
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    I was invested in the character of Joey straight away and wanted to know how he got out of the situation he found himself in. AJ writes so convincingly I had to remind myself it was a story as it was so believable.
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  • katie
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2025
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    You have to know! Anxiety provoking, will Joey get away with it or not or will someone else mess it up for him. Realistic characters in sticky situations. Enjoyable with satisfying twists and conclusions.
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  • Mona Kitchener
    4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable thriller
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2023
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    Although the plot was somewhat far-fetched, it raced along quickly and I couldn’t guess how it would turn out. The characters were believable.
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